The Better Mouse Trap Co. / sample paperwork

Critical Quality

Sample — fictitious company

Sample — fictitious company. All numbers and people are invented scenario assumptions. This is draft concept paperwork; no physical testing, customer evidence, certification, filing or sign-off has occurred.

BasicRevision C12026-10-24sample-draft6 entries
Critical Quality
CTQ IDOriginal concern or customer needRaised by and sourceSource revision or dateLinked requirement IDProduct or process characteristicProposed criticality and rationaleAcceptance limit and unitsLimit source and revisionOwnerStatus (proposed/unresolved/reviewed)Linked FMEA IDsLinked control plan IDsEvidence file and revisionNext actionDue dateReviewer and decision date
CTQ01Mouse escapes; repeated handling increases bite exposureSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R01Capture doorProposed functional; not formally approvedDoor remains latched in 100 dry capture cycles on each of 10 concept unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF01; PF01CP01Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Add positive over-center latch and keyed hinge pin2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ02Confined mouse distress or deathSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R02Ventilation ribsProposed safety-criticalAt least two independent raised vent paths remain unobstructed in bedding surrogate trialScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF02; PF02CP02Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Raise vents on opposing walls; add no-bedding instructions2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ03Pinch or bite during releaseSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R03Release sliderProposed functional; not formally approvedRelease grip keeps fingers 30 mm from door path; 10 adult users complete unloaded task without path contactScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF03; PF03CP03Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Extend external slider and add hold-open detent2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ04User exposure to rodent wasteSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R04Washable shellProposed functional; not formally approvedShell opens without tools; no visible fluorescent soil remains after defined wash on 10 unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF04; PF04CP04Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Round internal corners; detach door cassette; hygiene instructions2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ05Small-part ingestion by child or petSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R05Bait pocketProposed safety-criticalBait insert remains captive after 20 N pull on 10 unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF05; PF05CP05Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Integrate pocket into shell; no loose insert2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ06Animal dehydration and distressSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R06Occupancy inspectionProposed safety-criticalInstructions require frequent manual checks; user can see occupancy without opening; welfare reviewer sets actual interval before useScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetSam ReedproposedDF06; PF06CP06Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Transparent inspection window; explicit do-not-leave-unattended warning2026-12-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review